- As small as possible.
→ The cute little F44 WALTER pack, with room for your swimsuit, a book and a water bottle. - A little bigger, but still not huge.
→ The F201 PETE hand backpack fits a jacket, umbrella, glasses case, cap, sandwich, magazine, and sunscreen. - A regular backpack size. And sometimes a little more.
→ Our perfect everyday backpack, F49 FRINGE fits everything you need for school or college.
→ F155 CLAPTON carries your electronic devices, bike lock, shopping, small packages and rain pants.
→ Your mobile office fits perfectly in F306 HAZZARD. - I think big, carry a lot and sometimes head off for longer.
→ F511 SKIPPER has room for your vacation wardrobe, ten boccia balls, ten books and a toiletry bag.
A FEW QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU FIND YOUR PERFECT FREITAG BACKPACK
One thing's clear: when you're carrying stuff, you want to go as easy on your back as possible, whether it's through the day, the night, the weekend or ... but, hey, stop! Because when it comes to figuring out which FREITAG backpack is right for you is where things start getting complicated.
The fastest and easiest way to find out which of our backpack styles is best for you is with our guide.
Have fun answering the questions!
THE BACKPACK GUIDE
1. How big should your backpack be and what do you want to carry in it?
SIZE & WHAT'S INSIDE
1. How big should your backpack be and what do you want to carry in it?
2. What should your backpack look like?
SHAPE & EXTRAS
2. What should your backpack look like?
- I'm into soft shapes and lots of color combos.
→ Both the small F44 WALTER, and its big brother F49 FRINGE have a rounded silhouette and come with eight different zipper colors. - I like it almost square.
→ F201 PETE is almost as wide as it's tall and comes in every color along the transit route. - I want a bold, black tension strap down the middle.
→ Paired with black fabric and docking loops like F155 CLAPTON
→ Or like F511 SKIPPER, with a chunky buckle to keep even your heaviest load secure. - I need it classic and rectangular.
→ We recommend: F306 HAZZARD
3. How, and for how long, do you carry your backpack?
WAYS TO CARRY & PADDING
3. How, and for how long, do you carry your backpack?
- All day: sometimes longer, sometimes shorter, and sometimes in your hand, too.
→ F44 WALTER can be turned into a crossbody bag in just a few quick steps.
→ F201 PETE also works great carried by hand thanks to its double handles, especially on a packed bus or subway. - Commuting from A to B: sometimes longer and sometimes even longer.
→ F49 FRINGE comes with back padding.
→ F155 CLAPTON is padded on both the straps and back.
→ F306 HAZZARD has back padding and extra-reinforced straps to prevent it from digging in when fully loaded. - For the trip there and back on vacation.
→ F511 SKIPPER has padded straps plus handy grips on the top and side of the bag. Basically, a practical weekender.
4. Which digital devices do you want to pack, and how should they be protected?
DEVICES AND SAFETY
4. Which digital devices do you want to pack, and how should they be protected?
- Room for a tablet or e-reader. → F44 WALTER
- Enough room for a loose laptop up to 15". → F201 PETE
- Space for a 16" laptop with a safety strap. → F49 FRINGE
- Padded compartment for a 16" laptop. → F155 CLAPTON
- Padded compartment for a 16" laptop with direct access. Extra inner pocket for an 11" tablet. → F306 HAZZARD
- Large, padded additional compartment behind the back for huge laptops. → F511 SKIPPER
5. Where should your backpack go with you?
WHERE AND HOW TO USE IT
5. Where should your backpack go with you?
- To the pool, a concert or a museum.
→ The F44 WALTER mini backpack gets you in anywhere, and the outer pocket gives you quick access to your essentials. - Through Amsterdam, Tokyo or Bangkok.
→ F201 PETE hand backpack opens all the way, so even bigger souvenirs can be stowed away safely. - Through colleges and universities around the world.
→ Thanks to practical inside and outside pockets, F49 FRINGE helps you keep everything under control. - Across busy streets or through hidden little alleys — as long as it's by bike.
→ The F155 CLAPTON commuter backpack comes with multiple attachment loops for your bike helmet. And it can be opened and closed quickly thanks to a magnetic roll-top closure. - From your home office to the office office.
→ With F306 HAZZARD you've got everything with you and packed away safe and sound. Thanks to the double zipper system, you can also access your laptop directly. - On small and big trips.
→ F511 SKIPPER is the perfect travel buddy with zero chance of getting mixed up at baggage claim.
Nice, you found your perfect backpack!
ALL SET?
Nice, you found your perfect backpack!
Congrats! Now have fun finding your favorite one-of-a-kind.
P.S.:If you’re not really the tarp type or just can’t decide on a one-off, we'd love to point you toward our circular Mono[PA6] Backpack A010 MPA6, available only in all-black. This backpack is made entirely of nylon (polyamide 6) and can be recycled as one whole piece at the end of its life.
F44 WALTER
F201 PETE
F49 FRINGE
The large, boxy backpack with different colored zippers and practical compartments. For making commuting, school days or getaways a bit more fun.
- The smart backpack for school or college
- Comes in one of eight different zipper colors
- Comfortable back padding
- Room for a 16" laptop with safety strap
- Convenient inner and outer pockets
F155 CLAPTON
The large backpack with a practical roll-top. Perfect for all kinds of commuters, with back padding and attachment points for a bike helmet and lock.
- Plenty of room for your shopping, rain pants and small packages
- With a roll-top made from recycled PET, including magnetic closure
- Multiple attachment loops for your bike helmet and lock
- Padded straps and back
- Padded laptop compartment for devices up to 16"
F306 HAZZARD
The large, boxy backpack with plenty of room and a smart zipper system for your mobile office. Clean design on the outside, thoughtfully organized on the inside.
- Your office on the go
- Classic, boxy backpack silhouette
- With back padding and reinforced straps for extra carrying comfort
- Padded compartment for a 16" laptop with direct access. Extra inner pocket for an 11" tablet.
- Practical inner and outer pockets
F511 SKIPPER
The reasonably sized, recycled, multi-purpose backpack for all forward-thinking island, city and couch or work-to-leisure-and-back hoppers.
- Fits your full vacation wardrobe and ten boccia balls
- With a chunky buckle on the outside to keep heavy loads packed down tight
- Padded straps and practical side handles
- Large padded additional compartment behind the back
